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Costa MesaCA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $1,411,696 +6.3% yr/yr · +43.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
🗳️ Election results (4 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2024-11-05
John Stephens ✓ 23,236 · James Peters 20,520
City Council District 1 2024-11-05
Loren Gameros ✓ 5,463 · Mike Buley ✓ 4,849 · Jeff Pettis ✓ 4,377 · Jeffrey Harlan 4,295 · Adam C. Ereth 4,106
Mayor 2022-11-08
John Stephens ✓ 17,297 · John M. W. Moorlach 14,336
City Council District 3 2022-11-08
Arlis Reynolds ✓ 3,175 · Andrea Marr ✓ 2,220 · Manuel Chavez ✓ 1,881 · John Thomas Patton 2,142 · Robert Dickson 1,784 · Jorge Miron 651
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure K
2022-11-08 · Passed — 16,483 yes / 16,461 no
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 4:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Costa Mesa council to discuss six closed-session legal cases and a Hyland Avenue property deal
The Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at 77 Fair Drive. The published agenda consists of a closed session covering five existing lawsuits and one real property negotiation; no regular open-session business items are listed in the agenda text provided. The closed session includes litigation involving Ohio House LLC, Disability Rights California, and the state Department of Housing and Community Development, plus price and terms for 3303 Hyland Avenue.
- Closed session: five existing litigation matters under Government Code 54956.9(d)(1), including City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC and Ohio House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa
- Closed session: Disability Rights California v. City of Costa Mesa, City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, and the City Council (Orange County Superior Court)
- Closed session: People of the State of California ex rel. Rob Bonta and HCD v. City of Costa Mesa (Orange County Superior Court)
- Closed session real property negotiation under GC 54956.8 for APN 139-032-11, 3303 Hyland Avenue; negotiator City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, negotiating party Lisa Kolieb of Akerman LLP; price and terms of payment
- No open-session action items, public hearings, contracts, or fee changes appear in the agenda text provided
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City Council Chambers
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY*
Agenda
October 6, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment
card. When it's t …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Costa Mesa to weigh 110-acre Fairview Developmental Center specific plan and zoning changes
The Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority meet Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to act on a routine consent calendar and several substantive items. The most far-reaching is adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-08, which would adopt the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan and rezone the 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard. The Council will also hold a public hearing on an appeal involving a sober living home at 115 East Wilson Street and review design and contract items for parks, roads, and city facilities.
- Ordinance No. 2026-08 would adopt the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan and rezone the 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard, with 95 acres under the plan and 15 acres changed to Institutional and Recreational (I&R)
- Public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a reasonable accommodation request by The Ohio House to operate a sober living home at 115 East Wilson Street, Units A through E; staff recommends remanding to the Community Development Director and noticing a follow-up hearing for October 20, 2026
- Consent item would increase the Kabbara Engineering professional services agreement by $300,000, to a total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, for on-call Public Works/Engineering staff support
- Consent item would award a two-year professional services agreement to Ayres Associates for emergency generator design services, not to exceed $124,283, plus a 10% contingency of $12,428
- New business includes a $863,000 not-to-exceed agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Fair Drive circulation improvements ('Fair Drive For All'), plus an $86,300 contingency, and a resolution setting new prima facie speed limits in school zones
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City Council Chambers
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY*
Agenda
October 6, 2026
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floor for public comment. There is no need to …
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Recent meetings
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM
ARTS COMMISSION
Costa Mesa Arts Commission to hear presentations on One Metro West art and Arts and Culture Master Plan update
The Costa Mesa Arts Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Council Chambers, 77 Fair Drive. The main items are two presentations: one on the One Metro West art concept and one introducing the consultant team for the City's Arts and Culture Master Plan Update. No formal action is required on either item, and the Commission will also consider approving minutes from its September 3, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes public comments, commissioner comments, and a monthly Arts & Culture update.
- Consent Calendar item 26-434: approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 Arts Commission meeting
- New Business item 26-435: One Metro West art concept discussion — presentation only, no formal action required
- New Business item 26-436: Arts and Culture Master Plan Update — introduction of selected consultant team and project overview, no formal action required
- Monthly report: Arts & Culture update
- One commissioner seat is listed as vacant
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
ARTS COMMISSION
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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Agenda
October 1, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission to weigh citywide zoning overhaul and 21-unit housing project
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a major zoning code amendment, zoning map update, and new citywide multifamily design standards, along with related General Plan and Specific Plan amendments and certification of a Program Environmental Impact Report. The Commission will also consider a design review, tentative tract map, and density bonus for a 21-unit single-family development at 396 East 21st Street. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.
- Continued public hearing on 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong' zoning updates, including repeal of SoBECA, 19 West, Mesa West Bluffs, and Mesa West Residential Ownership urban plans
- Certification of Program Environmental Impact Report and adoption of findings for the zoning updates
- Design review, tentative tract map, and density bonus for 21-unit residential development at 396 East 21st Street
- Approval of August 17, 2026 special meeting minutes
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
📹 From the video · 2h 59m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
all right good evening welcome to the planning commission meeting of monday september 28th 2026 i now call the meeting to order uh now it's time for a pledge of allegiance and if you rise uh commissioner dixon will be leaving us this evening thank you very much please face the flag repeat after me i pledge allegiance to the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible liberty and justice for all thank you miss terron will you please do the voice roll call thank you the record will reflect that all commissioners are present except for commissioners cleepack and rojas and vice chairs are absent okay thank you we have no announcements or presentations this evening which takes us to public comments these are for matters that are not listed on the agenda that'll be heard at this time these are matters within our jurisdiction i'll open public participation if you'd like to come to either podium you can come and speak if you're joining us by zoom please use the raise hand option and if you're joining by phone and like to comment please press star nine i just really have a question are you going to be reopening public hearing one for yes okay then i'll see all right anybody else in chambers wish to speak all right stacy do we have anybody on zoom or phone no mr chair okay i will close public comments uh now we have planning commissioner comments and suggestions uh none today commissioner dixon i'm gonna hold off on this one as well …
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Monday, September 28, 2026
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda
September 28, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair opens the
floor for public comment. There is …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Council meets to discuss litigation and property negotiations in closed session
This is a regular meeting of the Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority, but the agenda consists entirely of closed-session items. The council will confer with legal counsel on four existing lawsuits and hold a real property negotiation session. No public action or discussion of these items is scheduled.
- Closed session: litigation in City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01146835-CU-OR-CJC)
- Closed session: litigation in City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House, LLC et al. (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2018-01006173-CU-OR-NJC)
- Closed session: litigation in Ohio House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa (U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 8:19 cv 01710 DOC (KESx))
- Closed session: litigation in People of the State of California ex rel. Rob Bonta v. City of Costa Mesa (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2026-01583941-CU-WM-CJC)
- Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 139-032-11, 3303 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, regarding price and terms of payment
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
4:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY*
Agenda
September 15, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment
card. When …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Council to consider Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan and EIR
The Costa Mesa City Council and Housing Authority will hold public hearings on the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan, which would rezone the 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard, and on updates to the Safety Element, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Justice policies. The council will also vote on consent items including right-of-way vacations, a traffic safety grant, and a fee schedule continuation.
- Public hearing to adopt Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan, amend zoning and General Plan, certify EIR for 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard
- Public hearing on Safety Element Update, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Justice Policy Review
- Continuation request for Consolidated Master Fee Schedule to October 20, 2026
- Approve $275,500 Office of Traffic Safety grant for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
- Summary vacation of excess right-of-way at 296 and 405 East 19th Street
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
📹 From the video · 6h 2m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
All right. Order, everybody. Now I call the meeting to order. It's the regular meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority of Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Now, please join me in standing, and we're going to sing the national anthem together as they play a video and then say the Pledge of Allegiance together. Ready, begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Well, I just want to say that was about the best timing and pitch that I've heard from a group, an audience this year, so congratulations. Okay, so now is the time for our moment of solemn expression, led by Pastor Christine Nelf from the Redemption Church. We're always happy to have her. Pastor, you have the floor. Thank you. Good evening. Hello, Council. Hello to my neighbors, Costa Mesa neighbors. Tonight, I'd like to make an invitation to all of us, particularly to the Council, as you step into this meeting, to surrender our burdens and worries. I'm going to read from Jesus' most famous passage, well, his most famous sermon in Matthew 6. Do not store up for yourselves their, excuse me, 620. Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air. They do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feed …
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Agenda
September 15, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no ne …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission to weigh zoning overhaul, padel facility, and retail height variance
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a variance to exceed the 30-foot height limit for a Dick's House of Sport retail store, a conditional use permit for a commercial padel facility, and a major citywide zoning code amendment and General Plan update. The commission will also consider approving the August 10, 2026 meeting minutes. The zoning amendment, known as 'Neighborhoods Where We All Belong,' would update the zoning map, establish citywide multifamily design standards, repeal several urban plans, and amend specific plans, with a recommendation to certify a Program Environmental Impact Report.
- Variance (PVAR-26-0001) to exceed 30-foot building height for retail use at 2200 Harbor Boulevard, Unit K (Dick's House of Sport)
- Conditional Use Permit (PCUP-25-0021) for a commercial padel facility (Padel Up) at 2045 Harbor Boulevard
- Zoning Code Amendment (PCTY-26-0004) to repeal urban plans (SoBECA, 19 West, Mesa West Bluffs, Mesa West Residential Ownership) and establish citywide multifamily design standards
- General Plan Amendment (PGPA-26-0002) affecting Circulation, Community Design, Land Use, Noise, and Open Space elements
- Amendments to Newport Boulevard, North Costa Mesa, and One Metro West Specific Plans, with certification of a Program EIR
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📹 From the video · 4h 30m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
all right good evening welcome to the planning commission meeting of monday september 14th 2026 i now call the meeting to order uh tonight commissioner rojas will be leading us in the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible liberty and justice for all thank you miss terron will you please do the voice roll call yes let the record reflect that all commissioners are present okay we have no announcements or presentations this evening which takes us to public comments these are for uh public comments will be heard on items that are not listed on the agenda but are within our jurisdiction if you'd like to speak please come to either podium and if you're participating by zoom use the raise hand option or if you're participating by phone please press star nine anybody in chambers wish to speak very top heavy on the left side of the chambers today okay last chance all right mr ron do we have anybody on uh zoom or phone no mr chair okay i will close public comments that takes us to planning commissioner comments and suggestions uh let's start to my right commissioner rojas commissioner rojas i have no comments thank you okay commissioner klepek yes barktoberfest is coming up on october 17th um which is on it falls on a weekend uh it'll be 11 to 2 at tewinkel park um i volunteered at this event last year and it's a lot of fun um people come dressed in costumes with thei …
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Monday, September 14, 2026
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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Agenda
September 14, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair opens the
floor for public comment. There is …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Commission to review Shalimar Park design and five-year capital improvement plan
The Parks and Community Services Commission will discuss conceptual designs for improvements near 778 Shalimar Drive. The meeting also includes a review of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan through 2031.
- Review of conceptual design plans for property adjacent to Shalimar Park
- Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-27 through 2030-31
- Review of community survey results from the Concert in the Park Series
- Presentation of the Police Department Park Ranger Biannual Report
- Approval of August 13, 2026, meeting minutes
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PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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Agenda
September 10, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair op …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
City Council to discuss Measure Q cannabis tax revenue provisions
The Costa Mesa City Council will hold a study session to review how revenue is set aside under the Measure Q cannabis tax ordinance. Staff is seeking direction from the Council regarding these revenue provisions.
- Study session regarding Measure Q ordinance revenue fund discussion
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
📹 From the video · 50m
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good afternoon and welcome to the study session meeting of tuesday september 8th 2026 i now call the meeting to order uh please stand and we'll do the pleasure of allegiance together ready begin i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all all right so uh madam clerk could you please do the roll call mr mayor the record will reflect that all council is present except for mayor pro tem chavez thank you would you please read the title to our study session item measure q ordinance revenue fund discussion okay and we're going to do a presentation by staff just uh you know we normally do with study sessions um it's a little bit more casual we if we choose we can call each other by our first names and dress a little bit more casually and then in terms of we're going to do a presentation and then and then the pub we'll hear from the public and public can have three minutes um and then uh we'll go around and get some thoughts from the closing thoughts from the council and then we'll adjourn so with that who's going to do the presentation anna you got the floor thank you i'm just going to thank you mayor and good evening city council i'm just going to kick us off tonight um back in june the city council um overviewed an item for the first time home buyer program and during that discussion the city council directed staff to come back with a broader study session …
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
STUDY SESSION
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Agenda
September 8, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment
card. When it' …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM
ARTS COMMISSION
Arts Commission to review Shalimar Park poetry and elect a new Vice Chair
The Costa Mesa Arts Commission will meet to review poem selections for the Sidewalk Poetry Project at Shalimar Park. The Commission will also hold an election to fill the vacant Vice Chair position.
- Review of poems selected by an external panel for the Sidewalk Poetry Project at Shalimar Park
- Election of a Vice Chair to complete the remaining term expiration
- Approval of the May 7, 2026, meeting minutes
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
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Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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Agenda
September 3, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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floor for public comment. There is no need …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Council to discuss housing element amendments and police association agreements
The City Council will consider a General Plan Amendment to add housing opportunity sites and update environmental justice policies. The meeting also includes discussions on new labor agreements and salary resolutions for various city employee associations.
- General Plan Amendment to add Housing Element Opportunity Sites
- Purchase of solar lighting for Joann and Cornerstone Bike Trails for $116,152
- Acceptance of $297,500 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
- Acceptance of $92,160 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for traffic safety
- Adoption of successor MOUs and salary resolutions for police and city employee associations
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
📹 From the video · 4h 9m
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Good evening, everyone. I now call to order the regular meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. Now, please join me in standing, and we're all going to sing as a video plays the National Anthem, and then stay standing, and we'll say the Pledge of Allegiance together. Okay, now we'll do the Pledge of Allegiance. Ready, begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Well, that's good. I mean, the timing was a little off, but we generally did a pretty good job. So, you know, especially for the benefit of our young athletes and our students, it's good to know the words to the national anthem. The National Anthem, of course, the Pledge of Allegiance. Yesterday, I was at an event, and a woman got up and spoke, sung the National Anthem, and she had a beautiful voice, but she messed up the words like five times. So, get those words right. It's a story. The National Anthem is a story. If you just remember the story, usually you get the words wrong. But, you know, everybody's so nervous, so I get it. So, I'll tell you one person, you know, who's not nervous. He's never nervous. And that's Pastor Phil Eiskens from the Lighthouse Church. One of our good friends here, and he's going to do the moment of solemn expression. Pastor Phil, you have the floor. It seems like I was just here, but I always appreciate the …
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Agenda
September 1, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 4:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
City Council to hold closed sessions on labor negotiations and litigation
The Costa Mesa City Council will meet in closed session to discuss several legal and labor matters. These discussions include negotiations with multiple employee organizations and updates on various existing lawsuits.
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA)
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Confidential Unit
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA)
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA)
- Real property negotiation regarding 3303 Hyland Avenue (APN: 139-032-11)
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
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Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
4:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Agenda
September 1, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment
card. When it …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission to recommend adding housing sites to General Plan
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution recommending the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment to add additional housing element sites to the Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029). The commission will also hold a study session on proposed zoning code amendments for multi-family residential and mixed-use design standards, and amendments to several specific plans. The meeting includes a consent calendar item to approve the July 27, 2026, minutes.
- General Plan Amendment to add housing element sites (PCTY-26-0030)
- Study session on Neighborhoods Where We All Belong (NWWAB) zoning amendments and objective design standards (PCTY-26-0004)
- Amendments to General Plan elements: Circulation, Community Design, Land Use, Noise, Open Space (PGPA-26-0002)
- Amendments to Newport Boulevard, North Costa Mesa, and One Metro West Specific Plans (PSPA-26-0003, -0004, -0005)
- Approval of July 27, 2026, meeting minutes
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
📹 From the video · 3h 5m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
All right, good evening. Welcome to the special planning commission meeting of Monday, August 17th, 2026. I now call the meeting to order. It's time for the Pledge of Allegiance, and tonight will be led by Commissioner Dixon. Thank you. Address the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. Thank you. We have no announcements or presentations this evening, which takes us to public comments. These are for matters that are not listed on the agenda. Public comments will be heard at this time. These are matters that are not on the agenda. Sorry, Mr. Chair. I'm so sorry. Sorry. The record reflect that all commissioners are present. Oh, yeah. Sorry. I went right past roll call. There I go. It is a special meeting, is it? Okay. Sorry, Ms. Turan. Back to public comments. I'll open the public comment. If you'd like to come down and speak, come to either podium . If you're participating by Zoom, use the raise hand option. If you're participating by phone, please press star nine. All right. Give me one second. All right. You are good to go. Good evening, commission. Jay Humphrey, Costa Mesa resident. Just a quick note. In the end of the documents, item six, but it's an item that's looking through at page 123, they talk about the necessity to have 575 acres of park space in Costa Mesa if we're going to achieve our goal of 4 .26 acres per thousand residents. …
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Monday, August 17, 2026
SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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Agenda
August 17, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair opens the
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Commission to consider memorial tree and bench donations at two parks
The Parks and Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items (minutes, department and park ranger reports) and monthly updates. Under new business, the commission will vote on accepting a memorial tree and plaque at Vista Park and will provide direction on a memorial bench and plaque at Fairview Park. An update on the new community garden location study is also on the agenda.
- Accept donation of memorial tree and plaque at Vista Park in memory of Julian Hernandez
- Provide direction on memorial bench and plaque at Fairview Park in memory of Salvador Lara Rodriguez
- Update on new community garden location study
- Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Department report for June & July 2026 and park ranger reports for June and July 2026
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
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[MUSIC] >> Good evening and welcome to the August 13th meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission meeting. I call this meeting to order at exactly six o'clock. Ms. Fatua, the roll call please. >> Let the record. >> Please, sorry. >> Let the record reflect all commissioners are present except for Commissioner Dorne Parker. >> Thank you, and I jumped over at the Pledge of Allegiance . My apologies. Commissioner Ledger, would you lead us in the pledge? >> Ready, begin. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. [BLANK_AUDIO] >> Thank you in my apologies. At this moment, I would like to invite any members of the public who would like to comment on items not listed on the agenda to please come forward. I will turn on your mic. Welcome, sir. >> Thank you. Thank you. Good evening, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is Teague McGraw and in full disclosure, I represent an RFP bidder to be the next operator of the Costa Mesa Tennis Center. I'm aware of the RFP guidelines regarding communication with council members. So I'll do my best to ensure I don't cross any lines. Regardless, I'm not here to talk about my RFP. I'm here as a community member with deep concern for the Tennis Center's current state and the diminishing community engagement with what is a very unique and special place. As background, I'm a local resident. My home is less than a mile away. In fact, I walk my dogs every night at the Costa Mesa Boys and Girls Club Park …
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Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
AMENDED to reflect Monthly Report 2
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
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City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
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Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
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48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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Agenda
August 13, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission to recommend Fairview Center Specific Plan and Safety Element update
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan, which includes a recommendation to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report and amend the General Plan and Zoning Code for the 110-acre site at 2501 Harbor Boulevard, and a combined update to the Safety Element, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Justice Policy. The Commission will also consider approving the July 27, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public comments and reports.
- Public hearing on Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan (PCTY-25-0003): recommend certifying FEIR, amending General Plan land use designation from 'Multi-use Center' to 'FDCSP', and rezoning 95 acres from 'I&R-MLT' to 'FDCSP' and 15 acres to 'Institutional and Recreational' at 2501 Harbor Boulevard
- Public hearing on Safety Element Update (PCTY-25-0002), Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (PCTY-25-0009), and Environmental Justice Policy Review (PCTY-26-0002): recommend CEQA exemption and General Plan amendment
- Consent calendar: approval of July 27, 2026 unofficial meeting minutes
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes; written comments due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
📹 From the video · 4h 35m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
All right, good evening. Welcome to the Planning Commission meeting of Monday, August 10th, 2026. I now call the meeting to order. Now it's time for the Pledge of Allegiance. So if you join me in standing and facing the flag, I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Ms. Green, will you please do the voice roll call? Thank you. Commissioner Klupak? Here. Commissioner Andrade? Here. Commissioner... I see Commissioner Martinez? Here. And can you make a statement please for the record? I am attending this meeting remotely due to work obligations. No one else is in the room with me. Perfect. Thank you. Vice Chair Zieg? Chair Harlan? And the record will reflect that commissioners Rojas and D ixon are absent. All right. Okay. We have no announcements or presentations this evening, which takes us to public comments for matters not listed on the agenda. So that will be heard at this time. If you'd like to make any public comment, please come to either lectern. And if you're joining us remotely and you want to speak by phone, please press star nine. And if you're joining us by Zoom, please use the raise hand option. Does anybody from the public wish to speak this evening on public comments? You're all holding it in for the first item, yes? Come on down. Don't be shy. Is this regarding, is this time for comments regarding therapy? No. For items …
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Monday, August 10, 2026
Announcement:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953
Commissioner Martinez will be attending the meeting remotely via Zoom webinar from:
Quality Inn Sacramento Convention Center
818 15th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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Agenda
August 10, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicu …
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Council to vote on Avon River Apartments project and sidewalk repairs
The Costa Mesa City Council will decide on agreements for the Avon River Apartments project at 1400 Bristol Street, contingent on HUD funding, and award a sidewalk repair contract for $237,600. They will also discuss zoning updates for non-residential uses and continue a fee schedule hearing.
- Approval of agreements for Avon River Apartments project at 1400 Bristol Street (HOME funds pending)
- Award of On Call Sidewalk Repair Project to S&H Civilworks for $237,600
- Introduction of zoning ordinance update (PCTY-26-0001) for non-residential uses
- Continuation of consolidated fee schedule public hearing to September 15, 2026
- Signal modernization project award to Econolite Systems for $2,709,902.68
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City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
📹 From the video · 2h 50m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Good afternoon everyone. I am now calling to order the meeting regular meeting of City Council and housing authority of Tuesday August 4th 2026. May you please join me in standing and singing the Pledge of Allegiance. Oh the video? My scripture you're wrong I love it. Oh say can you see by the dawn's early light? What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight? O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare? The bombs bursting in air? Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there? Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Oh great America America America Home Please remain standing. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you everyone. Now it is time for a moment of solemn expression led by Calvary Chapel Dave Mann, Pastor Emeritus. Pastor the floor is yours. Thank you. God we come before you again this evening and we lift up our council, our mayor in Africa. Lord we pray you'll keep them safe and help them to return home with us and we pray for this evening's business matters and decisions that are before us. Guide us and direct us Lord in our conversations. We pray also Lord for our city, all of our officials and staff, our police department. We lift up the c …
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMTuesday, August 4, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
Announcement:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 Mayor Stephens will be attending the
meeting remotely via Zoom Webinar from Kirimu Camp located in the Serengeti
National Park in Tanzania.
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 4:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Costa Mesa City Council to hold closed session on labor and legal matters
The City Council and Housing Authority will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and existing litigation. No public items are listed on this agenda.
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA)
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Confidential Unit
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA)
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA)
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Executive Employees
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Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
4:00 PMTuesday, August 4, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
Announcement:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 Mayor Stephens will be attending the
meeting remotely via Zoom Webinar from Kirimu Camp located in the Serengeti
National Park in Tanzania.
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission to review residential projects and city-wide policy updates
The Planning Commission will consider two residential development projects and receive presentations on city policy updates. The body is also holding a study session regarding the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan.
- Proposed 4-unit common interest development at 215 and 223 Mesa Drive
- Proposed 15-unit residential development at 2075 Harbor Boulevard
- Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), Safety Element, and Environmental Justice Policy updates
- Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan study session including Draft Environmental Impact Report
- Approval of July 13, 2026 meeting minutes
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Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
First step on updating our processes. Stay tuned for future developments. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office. Thank you. Thank you. open and for each unit and it does provide those. The second floor includes three bedrooms in each unit, an entertainment area, laundry room, three bathrooms and one balcony connected to the primary suite. The balcony on the front units is facing the street and the back balcony in the middle, or that excuse me, the rear units is facing the rear towards the middle of the property. Projected is proposed with modern design elements. As you can see in the rendering the elements feature large windows, mixture of various building materials including vertical wood siding, horizontal wood siding, st ucco, glass metal elements, various roof lines and you can see on the image which was taken from Mesa Drive that the units are oriented towards the street. The project does propose new landscaping throughout. The conceptual landscape plan, it did identify that the project would be providing 12 trees which is deficient from the municipal code requirement which requires 22 trees. A condition of approval has been added to the project which would ensure that the project does meet the minimum tree planting requirements and the final landscape plan. So the final landscape plan will be reviewed as part of the building permit and we will compare the total landscape area and make sure that the total number of trees is provided. One publi …
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Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMMonday, July 27, 2026
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda July 27, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
City Council to decide on placing Business License Reform measure on Nov. 2026 ballot
The City Council will consider placing the 'Costa Mesa Fair Business License Reform, Small Business Protection Measure' on the November 3, 2026 ballot by adopting several resolutions. The council will also receive and file a report on a potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) measure. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.
- Proposed ballot measure: 'The Costa Mesa Fair Business License Reform, Small Business Protection Measure'
- Resolutions to call election, consolidate with state election, authorize arguments and impartial analysis
- Report on potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) measure
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📹 From the video · 1h 24m
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we're back so here we are again we continued from last night's meeting to right now and we're where we left off is new business item number two madam clerk could you we're all here by the way let the record reflect all seven of us dragged our weary bones out here today again and thank you to staff for being here and thank you to this also to the members of our team and our consultants who stayed last night I'm sorry for your convenient inconvenience but with all that said please read the title and we'll get moving thank you mr. mayor city ballot initiatives pertaining to business license reform and transient occupancy tax beginning the presentation tonight will be our city manager miss Gallardo daily miss guy are daily you have the floor all right thank you good evening mayor and city council I'd like to first start by introducing the team of city staff and consultant that are here tonight to help present on this item it's the same group from our June 9th study session from finance we have an Acosta and mark who we also have our public works director rajas at the ramen and our IT director steve ely and our consultant from FM3 research dr. Richard Bernard tonight's presentation will include information that was requested by the city council at the June 9th study session city council asked for revisions to the proposed business license rate that made no changes for businesses that have the lowest gross receipts the council authorized conducting a second community survey whose r …
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
4:00 PMWednesday, July 22, 2026
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Agenda July 22, 2026
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floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Costa Mesa Council to consider shelter agreement and equipment purchase
The City Council and Housing Authority will review a memorandum of understanding with the City of Irvine regarding shelter beds. The body is also considering the purchase of a new wheel loader and the acceptance of a citywide street rehabilitation project.
- Memorandum of Understanding with City of Irvine for beds at Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter (Aug 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027)
- Purchase of one 2026 Caterpillar 938 Wheel Loader for $349,368.97
- Acceptance of City Project No. 24-03 (Citywide Parkway Maintenance, Street Rehabilitation, and Slurry Seal Project) performed by Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
- Traffic management services agreement with the 32nd District Agricultural Association for the Orange County Fair
- Authorization to reject claims from eight individuals, including Roselle Bailey and Anthony Deak
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📹 From the video · 5h 0m
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Okay, we're on the record. Good evening, everyone. I now call to order the regular meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority of Tuesday, July 21st, 2026. Now, normally we have the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance, but tonight we're going to change things up a little bit. In lieu of the National Anthem, we're going to play a video that our Costa Mesa TV team, who are award-winning, they made, and it's going to have the America the Beautiful. We're going to have the choir, the Voices in Unity America 250 choir that 's going to sing, and what you're going to see in the video is images of our July 3rd event and a rehearsal before that event of the choir. Then after we do that, and if you want to sing along, you may. The words are on the video. And after that, we're going to do the Pledge of Allegiance. So let's stand for this, if we could. Please stand. Oh, beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, for purple mountain majesties, above the fruited plain. America, America, America, God shed his grace on thee. And crowned my good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Oh, beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years. Okay, now it's time for our moment of solemn expression led by Pastor Phil Eiskins from the Lighthouse Church. So, please, our friend, Pastor Phil, you have the floor. You know, what a privilege it is to be here tonight, Mayor Stevens and esteemed City Council. You know, I don't consider myself just to be the average member of …
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMTuesday, July 21, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Agenda July 21, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to regist …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
City Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations and litigation
The City Council and Housing Authority will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and legal matters. The meeting includes conferences with labor negotiators and legal counsel regarding existing and potential litigation.
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa City Employees Association (CMCEA)
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Confidential Unit
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA)
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA)
- Legal conferences regarding City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC and Disability Rights California v. City of Costa Mesa
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
4:00 PMTuesday, July 21, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Agenda July 21, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment
card. When it's time to …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission to consider zoning updates and new amusement center
The Planning Commission will review proposed updates to non-residential land use classifications in the municipal code. The body is also deciding on a conditional use permit for an indoor trampoline park and two right-of-way vacations.
- Conditional Use Permit (PCUP-25-0022) for an indoor trampoline park at 2200 Harbor Boulevard, Unit P-110
- Proposed amendments to Title 13 of the Municipal Code regarding non-residential land use classifications
- Right-of-way vacation determination adjacent to 296 East 19th Street
- Right-of-way vacation determination adjacent to 405 East 19th Street
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City Council Chambers
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📹 From the video · 1h 48m
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good evening and welcome to the planning commission meeting of monday july 13th 2026 i now call the meeting to order tonight the pledge of allegiance will be led by commissioner martinez please stand if able please your right hand over your heart and say with me i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all thank you miss green will you please do the voice roll call mr chair the record will reflect that all commissioners are present except for commissioner dixon all right we have no announcements or presentations this evening which takes us to public comments these are for matters that are not listed on the agenda um that are within our jurisdiction i'll open public comment if you'd like to speak please come to either podium and if you're participating by zoom please use the raise hand option or if you're joining by phone please use uh star nine anybody in chambers wish to speak miss green do we have anybody on zoom or phone no mr chair oh okay i will now close public comments takes us to planning commissioner comments and suggestions uh let's start to my left commissioner martinez thank you mr chair um yes so first some community events that are coming up uh for the next three t uesdays there is going to be concerts in the park at fair view park uh the event starts uh i think around five music starts around six uh enjoy fairview park and the music that …
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMMonday, July 13, 2026
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda July 13, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM
ARTS COMMISSION
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission to consider zoning code update for commercial uses
The Planning Commission will hold three public hearings: two requests for conditional use permits to allow alcohol sales at restaurants on Bristol Street (Three Eyed Tiger until midnight, Naisho Omakase and Highball Bar until 1:30 a.m.), and a proposed amendment to Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code to update land use classifications and standards for various non-residential uses. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Conditional Use Permit for Three Eyed Tiger at 2930 Bristol St, Unit B60 to sell alcohol for on-site consumption until 12 a.m.
- Conditional Use Permit for Naisho Omakase and Highball Bar at 3033 Bristol St, Unit 117 to sell alcohol for on-site consumption until 1:30 a.m.
- Zoning code amendment (PCTY-26-0001) updating land use classifications for personal services, artisan studios, retail, entertainment, event centers, fitness studios, and other non-residential uses
- Approval of April 13 and April 27, 2026 meeting minutes
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📹 From the video · 2h 7m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Good evening. Welcome to the Planning Commission meeting of Monday, June 22nd, 2026. I now call the meeting to order. First Order of Business is P ledge of Allegiance and will be led by Commissioner Kleepak this evening. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. Madam Clerk, will you please do the voice roll call? I asked Mr. Chair the record will reflect that all commission is here except for Commissioner Martinez. Director Carrie Tye is attending tonight's meeting remotely . We have no announcements or presentations this evening, which takes us to public comment. Public comment be heard at this time on items that are not listed on the agenda but are within the planning commission's jurisdiction. I'll open public comment. If you'd like to speak, please come to either lectern. And if you're participating by zoom, please use the raise hand option. Or if you're joining us by phone , please use star nine. Anybody in chambers wish to speak? Thank you. Through the chair. Through the chair. Microphone, please. It's on. Thank you. Thank you for your service. I've got a friendly challenge tonight. I believe my city of Costa Mesa is broken. I've got some examples here. In order to be a commissioner, I think you need to be talking to residents and businesses. And so if you're not aware that the city's broken, that these permits are very challenging, respectfull …
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PMMonday, June 22, 2026
The Commission meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and as
a courtesy virtually via Zoom Webinar. If the Zoom feature is having system outages or
experiencing other critical issues, the meeting will continue in person.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
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PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda June 22, 2026
Members of the public can view the Commission meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Chair opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment
card. When it's time to comment, line …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Council meets in closed session for labor talks and lawsuits
The City Council and Housing Authority will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with four employee groups and review ongoing litigation, including cases involving Ohio House LLC and a personal injury lawsuit. No public action is scheduled for the open session.
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa City Employees Association
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Confidential Unit
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Association
- Labor negotiations with Costa Mesa Police Management Association
- Existing litigation: City of Costa Mesa v. Ohio House LLC (multiple cases) and Angela Vargas v. City of Costa Mesa
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
4:00 PMTuesday, June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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Agenda June 16, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to register in advance or complete a comment
card. When it's time to …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM
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Council to vote on $1.15M HVAC contract with Siemens
The City Council will consider consent calendar items including a four-year HVAC maintenance agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for up to $1.15 million, acceptance of Lions Park Projects, and approval of a final map for a new tract at 960 West 16th Street. The meeting also includes proclamations for Pride Month and recognition of the Network for Homeless Solutions Team for housing over 500 individuals since 2019.
- HVAC maintenance contract with Siemens for up to $1.15M over 4 years
- Acceptance of Lions Park Projects completed by Tovey/Shultz Construction
- Final map approval for Tract No. 19345 at 960 W 16th Street
- Proclamation: Pride Month
- Recognition of Network for Homeless Solutions for housing 500+ individuals
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📹 From the video · 4h 59m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Good evening, everyone. I now call to order the regular meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority for Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Now, please stand and we can join singing together the national anthem and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. O say can you see by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight? O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, he proved through the night that our flag was still there. O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the ramp arts we watched? O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the ramp arts we watched? O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the ramp arts we watched? O'er the ramparts we watched? Yeah. Woo! Tiana started with the city not too long ago, and she hit the ground running. She makes an amazing impact on a daily basis out there, connecting people to shelter. Thank you, Tiana. Next up, Molly Minnicki. The motel voucher program that you spoke about, Mr. Mayor, Molly ran that basically by herself. She assisted 35 families with minor children in Costa Mesa who were experiencing homelessness to secure permanent housing. Such an awesome worker for the city. Yeah. Newly married, it's weird to see your name on here, Christina Co …
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📄 From the agenda
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
Agenda
City Council Chambers
77 Fair Drive
6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
*Note: All agency memberships are reflected in the title "Council Member"
The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and
virtually via Zoom Webinar.
Closed Captioning is available via the Zoom option in English and Spanish.
Los subtítulos están disponibles a través de la opción Zoom en inglés y español.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE / SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLE
Please contact the City Clerk at (714) 754-5225 to request language interpreting services for
City meetings. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
arrangements.
Favor de comunicarse con la Secretaria Municipal al (714) 754-5225 para solicitar servicios
de interpretación de idioma para las juntas de la Ciudad. Se pide notificación por lo mínimo
48 horas de anticipación, esto permite que la Ciudad haga los arreglos necesarios.
Members of the public can view the City Council meetings live on COSTA MESA TV
(SPECTRUM CHANNEL 3 AND AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99) or
http://costamesa.granicus.com/player/camera/2?publish_id=10&redirect=true and online at
youtube.com/costamesatv.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY*
Agenda
June 16, 2026
Members of the public are welcome to speak during the meeting when the Mayor opens the
floor for public comment. There is no need to regi …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $654.7M | OLD NORTH UTILITY SERVICES, INC. Department of Defense · WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER COLLECTION SERVICES |
| $363.0M | ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. Department of Homeland Security · PURCHASE OF TOWERS |
| $345.3M | CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP - CALIFORNIA, LP General Services Administration · DESIGN/BUILD CONSTRUCTION OF UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN LOS |
| $142.0M | ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. Department of Defense · THE ORDER IS IN SUPPORT OF JIATF 401 AND WILL PROVIDE ANDURIL LATTICE |
| $105.5M | PALMETTO STATE UTILITY SERVICES, INC. Department of Defense · UTILITY PRIVATIZATION OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER COLLECT |
| $61.7M | ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. Department of Homeland Security · DO 23 O&S WITH SOW. |
| $50.3M | ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. Department of Homeland Security · SUSTAINMENT TOWERS UNDER DO16 |
| $47.6M | ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. Department of Homeland Security · AWARD |
| $44.0M | ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. Department of Homeland Security · O&S FOR OPTION YEAR 5 |
| $44.0M | EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · REMOTE IDENTITY PROOFING (RIDP) |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Orange County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-22,420 people (-$723.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)13 ({"Fire": 19, "Flood": 11, "Severe Storm": 5, "Earthquake": 2 · last Mon May 25, 2026)
Traffic fatalities13 (5 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments106,961 (1,580,778 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,903/mo (622 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$223.3M
Annual budget
885
Employees on payroll
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$223.3M
Spending$211.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
885 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.